Starting January 2027 - AmeriCorps College Access Coach - TEXAS

College Possible AmeriCorps • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

College Possible Texas seeks AmeriCorps volunteers to serve as College Access/Success Coaches at its Austin site from January 2027 to June 2027. Coaches support underserved high school students with college preparation, academic readiness, recruitment, and transition to college. The role involves teaching classes, maintaining student records, coordinating with school and college partners, and providing direct coaching and follow-up to students and families.

The service term is seven months, and members must complete at least 900 service hours and their full contractual term to qualify for the Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Mandatory in-person pre-service orientation is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The role has recurring access to vulnerable populations and requires members to visibly wear the AmeriCorps logo daily. In the event of a disaster declaration, members may be asked or required to support local response and recovery, potentially outside regular service hours or service areas.

The position involves a significant on-campus presence, with a few hours of hybrid teleservice each week when approved by College Possible. The work environment is youth-focused, and noise levels may be moderate to loud. Adjusted schedules and evening or weekend hours may be needed. Candidates must pass a comprehensive criminal background check before placement and annually thereafter. Placement and enrollment depend on final funding notification.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited, academically recognized four-year college or university.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Sincere interest in empowering youth and passion for higher education.
• Ability to plan individual work goals strategically, meet organizational objectives in a timely manner, monitor progress, and take corrective action when needed.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; leadership ability.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills and emotional maturity to handle difficult and complex situations involving team members and students.
• Ability to solve practical problems and respond to frequently changing variables.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational and business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals professionally.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduled instructions and present information and respond to questions from the public, clients, students, partners, and managers.
• Ability to apply standard high-school-level mathematics to administer ACT/SAT test preparation and compile program statistics.
• Ability to communicate with and present information to others, use a computer for several hours at a time, and move throughout the office.
• Ability to drive or ride to service locations, including frequent travel up to 30 miles and occasional travel up to 250 miles; occasional air travel may be necessary.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check before placement and annually thereafter.
• Complete at least 900 hours of service and the full seven-month contractual term to qualify for the Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
• Wear the AmeriCorps logo visibly each day.

Nice To Haves

• English/Spanish bilingualism is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach college preparatory classes for 40 or more underserved high school students at local high school campuses.
• Host occasional workshops outside regular school hours to support academic and college readiness.
• Ensure high-quality services, meet school partner needs, and monitor students’ progress toward program goals.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of students’ interests, needs, and backgrounds.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls with parents and students.
• Collect, organize, and maintain student and program documents.
• Engage prospective students through classroom presentations, tabling, and school events.
• Organize recruitment efforts at partner schools and interview prospective students to assess program fit.
• Update databases and spreadsheets weekly and maintain student records and statistics.
• Prepare mid-year and end-of-year progress reports for all students.
• Research higher education norms and trends in Texas relevant to students’ college and financial aid needs and interests.
• Grade classroom assignments, including ACT/SAT diagnostic tests, and provide feedback.
• Chaperone students at events such as college visits and the Summer Tour of Colleges.
• Coordinate with the College Success Team to provide college transition services to graduating seniors.
• Submit weekly timesheets, periodic reports, evaluations, and other required service documentation.
• Attend required programmatic and community service events.
• Serve on project teams, including those focused on events, student communications, financial aid and literacy, volunteer recruitment, parent services, curriculum revision, and community service.
• Follow program and organizational calendars to complete assignments on time.
• Coordinate with the supervisor to order, maintain, and inventory program supplies.
• Maintain working relationships with supervisors, fellow volunteers, school district and college personnel, students and families, volunteers, donors, and the broader community.
• Assist with disaster response and recovery activities if asked or required in the event of a disaster declaration.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly living stipend of $1,119.86 during the service term, totaling $15,678.04 for the full seven-month term.
• Eli Segal Education Award of $5,176.50, subject to completing at least 900 hours and the full contractual term.
• Free medical insurance.
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to forbear qualified student loans during service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level